Kelowna to Calgary Flights YLWYYC

Kelowna International Airport Calgary International Airport

🇨🇦 Kelowna, CA 🇨🇦 Calgary, CA

The Kelowna to Calgary route connects Kelowna International Airport (YLW) in CA with Calgary International Airport (YYC) in CA. This short-haul flight covers approximately 270 miles (435 km) with a typical flight time of 50m. This route is served by 10 airlines: WestJet, WestJet Encore, Jazz and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 17 daily flights on this route.

About This Route

Route Overview

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The Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC) route is a popular domestic connection facilitating both business and leisure travel between the Okanagan Valley and Alberta's largest city. The route connects British Columbia's interior with a major transportation hub, offering onward connections to destinations worldwide. The typical flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes. Travelers choose this connection for its convenience and speed, avoiding a lengthy drive. Kelowna International Airport is known as a scenic gateway to Canada's Okanagan Valley.

Travel Tips

For the best prices, book your flight about 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and consider flying on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays. Booking a month to 6 weeks before you travel can also help with good prices. At Kelowna International Airport (YLW), note that it has one terminal with arrivals on the lower level and departures on the upper level. For Calgary International Airport (YYC), use the interactive maps on the airport's website to navigate amenities, restaurants, and security checkpoints. Consider that the Calgary airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and the other for US and international flights. The walkway between terminals also has the YYC Link Passenger Shuttles. The time difference between Kelowna and Calgary is one hour, with Calgary being ahead.

Destination Highlights

Calgary offers a mix of urban attractions and access to the Canadian Rockies. Top attractions include the Calgary Tower for panoramic city views, Heritage Park Historical Village for a glimpse into Western Canada's past, and the Calgary Zoo. Don't miss Canada Olympic Park and the Glenbow Museum. Calgary is unique for its sunny climate, proximity to the mountains, and western heritage. Visit neighborhoods like Inglewood and East Village for local experiences. Experience local cuisine by trying Alberta beef and visiting the Calgary Farmers' Market.

Best Time to Fly

The best time to visit Calgary is from May to September for daytime temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and lively festivals. July and August offer the warmest weather, but also bring more tourists. Be prepared for variable weather; summer can bring afternoon thunderstorms. For lower prices, consider April, May, September, or October. Time your visit around events like the Calgary Stampede in July or various music and cultural festivals throughout the summer.

Airport Information

Departure Airport

Kelowna International Airport

ICAO Code:
CYLW
IATA Code:
YLW
City:
🇨🇦 Kelowna
Country:
CA
Elevation:
1421 ft

Destination Airport

Calgary International Airport

ICAO Code:
CYYC
IATA Code:
YYC
City:
🇨🇦 Calgary
Country:
CA
Elevation:
3557 ft

Route Statistics

10

Operators

17

Daily Flights

270

Miles

50m

Flight Duration

Route Map

Great Circle
Flight route map from Kelowna to Calgary

Operating Airlines

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day Flights Observed Frequency Activity
Monday 75 16%
Tuesday 50 10%
Wednesday 89 19%
Thursday 71 15%
Friday 72 15%
Saturday 58 12%
Sunday 62 13%

Pattern Analysis

Data Points: 477
API observations used to build this analysis
Weekdays: 357 flights
Weekend: 120 flights
Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

10 Routes
Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.
Airline Flight Numbers Aircraft Type Typical Time Days Active Last Seen Status
- A320 -
M T W T F S S
Aug 10, 2025 Active
ASP567 ASP595 ASP858 C25B 13:10 1:10 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Dec 29, 2025 Active
- SW4 15:44 3:44 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Nov 26, 2025 Active
- F2TH -
M T W T F S S
Jul 17, 2025 Active
- B38M -
M T W T F S S
Oct 21, 2025 Active
Jazz
JZA / QK
JZA8392 DH8D 08:50 8:50 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Feb 1, 2026 Active
- RJ1H -
M T W T F S S
Nov 5, 2025 Active
- LJ45 -
M T W T F S S
Nov 5, 2025 Active
WestJet
WJA / WS
WJA180 WJA182 WJA186 WJA208 WJA3606 B738 06:20 6:20 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Feb 1, 2026 Active
WEN3602 WEN3608 WEN3610 WEN3612 WEN3604 DH8D 15:59 3:59 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
Jan 30, 2026 Active
Total Routes: 10
Active Routes: 10
Unique Airlines: 10
Aircraft Types: 11

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time Operator ICAO IATA
06:20 6:20 AM WestJet WJA WS
08:50 8:50 AM Jazz JZA QK
13:10 1:10 PM AirSprint ASP -
15:44 3:44 PM Carson Air CRN -
15:59 3:59 PM WestJet Encore WEN WR

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (CYLW - America/Vancouver).

Total Departure Times: 5
Time Range:
06:20 - 15:59
These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.